Online games are one of the most addicting aspects of the Internet. Of those games, Flash games comprise a large number. While you can access and play them just fine while you are connected to the internet, what about when you don't have an internet connection? What if the site hosting the games gets taken down, or the user deletes the game? Fortunately you can download these games to your computer for offline use, but going about it requires some tinkering with your web browser of choice.
To download Flash games with Firefox, first navigate to the webpage hosting the game. When the page loads, right-click anywhere on … [Read more...]

Whether it’s grad school, junior high, or anything in between, there’s no denying that the face of student life has changed significantly. Today’s student has to push harder and study smarter in order to compete in an age of information overload. And a big part of the modern student’s repertoire is their internet browser. It’s the gateway to homework, research, and a myriad of other activities – educational and social.
For students using Firefox as their web browser, Mozilla’s vast library of extensions makes it a vital tool in making the most out of your school year. Here’s a look at some of the best Firefox extensions for … [Read more...]

When it comes to choosing a browser, most people will site speed and ease of use as their top deciding factors. With that in mind, Mozilla Firefox remains a strong favorite for many savvy internet users. And while Firefox is great as-is, there are some simple tips and tricks that you can start using today to make your web experience that much more gratifying.
Here’s a look at five ways to make Firefox faster, more efficient, and infinitely cooler:
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are some of the easiest ways to shave time off your internet browsing. It may take you a little time to get comfortable using them, but once … [Read more...]

When using a shared or public computer, it’s often necessary to leave no trails of your navigation history. Firefox remembers information about you when you surf the web, such as visited sites, cookies, downloads, and preferences. If you want to clear your history, follow these steps:
1. Click on the ”Tools“ menu.
2. Click on ”Clear recent history“.
3. A window will pop up where you can choose the time range to delete.
4. Click on ”Details“ to select what you wish to remove.
5. After selecting items for removal, click on ”Clear now“.
If you frequently need to delete your navigation history, you can save time by … [Read more...]

Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera. Those are just a few of the Web browsers available – and for free – the enable you to browse your favorite websites and surf the 'net. Ten years ago, only a few browsers existed and you may have been limited to the browser that was available with your operating system. The difference between those browsers was often great, as some only provided basics such as one-window browsing with favorites while tabbed browsing was a revolutionary concept that few browsers offered. However, in 2012, tabbed browsing and syncing across multiple devices is so common-place that it can be difficult to determine … [Read more...]